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"The 8 things you must know before having dental implants".
1. So what is a dental implant?
Well, it's a threaded post; the post goes into the jaw bone. The post itself is made from titanium or titanium alloy and they form a basis for dentures, bridges and crowns and they are normally used when the roots of the tooth has been lost.
2. So how long will it take to complete the treatment?
Well, it will depend on the complexity of the case. A straight implant to the lower jaw [ from initial consultation until the actual tooth has been attached to the implant] can be done in five months. More complex cases can take up to 12 months. After titanium post has been implanted into the jaw bone, the surgeon may advice you to wait three to eight months for things to heal before actually attaching the false tooth.
When there has been loss of jaw bone, you may require a bone graft from either the hip bone or from the rib to replace the missing bone. This delays the process even longer.
3. Will I have any teeth while the treatment is under way?
It would depend where the implant is. If it's at the back of the mouth and it's not going to show and it doesn't affect your eating, you may not need any replacements. But in a case when there are two teeth clearly missing from the front, then obviously, temporary replacements are essential.
Your surgeon will discuss the options with you depending on what he feels is appropriate and it may involve temporary dentures.
4. So what is the cost of dental implants in Brentwood, UK?
Well, it does vary. If you look around and search on the internet, you will find prices quote between five hundred pounds and three thousand pounds per single implant. Again, it depends on the complexity of the treatment, but also a lot on the implants that you choose. Be wary of bargain basement offers and tourist travel offers. This so called tourist surgery to foreign countries, I've heard a lot, I've heard and seen a lot of horror stories. Be very careful.
Also, just because somebody is the most expensive is no guarantee that they are the best!
On average, I would expect to pay between fourteen hundred pounds and two thousand pounds per implant for a top surgeon.
5.So how do you choose your surgeon?
Well, it depends on a lot of factors. Their skill and experience, how many cases have they done, how many have they done recently, are they used to dealing with complex as well as easy cases, how much do they charge, do they offer package offers for multiple implants, do they have testimonials and case studies, will they allow you to see before and after pictures, will they allow you to ring previous patients to see what experience they'e had? Do they offer any guarantees on the lifetime expectancy of dental implants Brentwood?
Take all of these into consideration before making your choice!
6. How long can I expect a dental implant to last?
Certainly, your implant may last you a lifetime. But it does depend on the quality of your initial treatment and how you look after them. Minor surgeries required to place the implant. Now this can either be done under a local anesthetic with some sedation or with a general anesthetic so you're asleep. You will experience some minor discomfort for a week or two with your healing wounds.
7. Are implants difficult to clean?
No more so than normal teeth. But beware [as with normal teeth] you can get staining with smoking, coffee and red wine.
8. Are there payments available?
Yes, there are! Implants are expensive particularly if you're having multiple implants at the same time, but most centers have financing options. Make sure you look for those with a 0% APR.
